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Jessica is a 24 year old kindergarten teacher, who just moved to Connecticut and is trying to find her away. Unfortunately along that journey she finds herself in the position of a mistress...

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Reunions Of All Sorts...

I turned around upon hearing the café door chime open,
smiling from ear to ear when my older brother, Joe, my niece, Michaela, and my
dad all walked inside. “HI guys!” I exclaimed, rather loudly and excitedly as I
practically ran over to them, hugging my dad and brother tightly then scooping
my niece into my arms. I felt myself relax instantly the moment her little arms
wrapped around me. Damn, I missed them.

“Hi auntie J,” Michaela, (or Cay, as I like to call her)
mumbled as she snuggled against me, still hugging me tightly. She leaned back
and kissed me quickly, giggling when she pulled back and looked down at me.

“And what are you doing with lipstick on?” I asked, looking
at her puzzled, trying not to laugh.

She closed her eyes, smiling, “and eye shadow!” she stated
proudly.

“Well I think you look beautiful, you might have to do my
makeup for me when we get home.” I said as I put her down, walking over and
hugging my dad once more, this time a little longer, then kissing his cheek, “I
missed you,” I whispered, looking seriously up at him. Damn he was a lot
thinner then I remembered. Tanner too. But then again he was always out working
on the boats and dock this time of year so I should have suspected it.

“Oh jess, I miss you too sweetheart,” he said smiling and
pulled me in for another hug. Before I moved my dad and I were always close,
and I know me moving away killed him a little. I hated that, but I needed to
grow up on my own a little, and I needed to shed the typical “daddy’s girl” image
I had in high school and college.

“Alright, we know you’re the favorite but let’s not make it too
obvious,” my brother said, laughing when I glared at him.

“Jessica!” I heard, Maureen calling from the kitchen.
Luckily the café was pretty dead today.

“Maureen, my dad and brother just got here!” I called back.
Maureen was probably relieved to hear that too. I hadn’t stopped rambling and
talking about my family coming down all day, which I’m sure was obnoxious, but I
couldn’t help it! I was excited.

Maureen came around from the back, introducing herself to my
dad and brother, making small talk while I went behind the counter and finished
cleaning the coffee machine. Grabbing a cookie for Cay. “Jess why don’t you
take the afternoon off. I was thinking about closing anyways.” Maureen said,
turning around to face me. I opened my mouth to protest, “don’t try and say no,
you’re off the clock,” Maureen added smiling, “have a nice weekend off with
your family, and I will see you next week.” She said smiling.

“Thank you so much!” I said, hugging her quickly then
gathering my things. I waved goodbye and made my way outside, joining my dad
and brother who were already waiting a table outside while Cay ate her cookie.
“Ready guys?” I asked laughing when I saw chocolate all over Cay’s face.

The four of us made our way down the street towards home.
Cay singing Let It Go the whole time.
I laughed as she twirled back and forth, walking ahead of us. My dad closely
behind her to making sure no cars where pulling out of driveways.

“How have you been?” I asked Joe, looking up at him
curiously. Right before I moved, he and Cay’s mom had gone through a nasty
break up, but she was starting to become the kind of women Joe did not want around
his baby girl, and I commend him on that decision. Not to mention I never was a
fan of the girl he knocked up after a few dates, but I was thankful we had Cay
as a result of his drunken stupidity.

“I’m good, things are good.” He said smiling genuinely.
“Kristin stopped coming around a few weeks ago, I haven’t heard from her
since.” He said shrugging, “To be honest, I like it that way. I know she should
be able to see her daughter, but Kristin is bad news, so the less I hear from
her or have to deal with custody crap, the better off.” He said, wrapping his
arm around me and pulling me into him laughing, “what about you little sis, how’s
the dating game in Connecticut? Jake told me there was a motorcycle man
lingering in your kitchen the other morning,” he said smirking, and raising his
eye brow as he looked down at me.

I rolled my eyes, making a mental note to kill Jake when we
got home. “Of course he did, Jake has the biggest mouth ever.”

“Don’t change the subject J, are you secretly dating someone
new?”

“It’s not a secret, and were not officially dating. We just
started hanging out this past week!”

“And he already slept over Jessica Rose!” he said in a
scolding voice.

I laughed, ahh the over protective brother syndrome.
“Nothing happened, he just fell asleep here and I didn’t want to wake him when
I went to work.” I said shrugging like it was no big deal. “I was going to tell
you guys about him, and eventually introduce him, but not this soon. Him and I
aren’t even technically together, were just starting out and getting to know
each other. I need to get a feel for things before I let you guys at him.” I
added just as we were heading up the drive way. I smiled hearing daisy barking
and Cay cracking up on the other side of the door. I missed the sound of her
laugh filling the house.

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“So dad, do you think you could keep an eye on Cay tonight,
while the four of us go grab a drink?” Joe asked, while we were all sat at the
table for dinner.

“Yea dad that would be awesome!” Jake added, taking a bite
of his steak as he did.

Another plus to having my dad around! Not only was he was an
amazing cook and stocked my fridge up, but he was also a free babysitter when
needed. I cut into my steak and vegetables, talking to Cay to keep her
distracted from the conversation, knowing she would have a meltdown if she knew
we were planning on going out tonight.

“Yea that’s no problem, I’m tired from the drive anyways so
I’ll get her into bed then probably sleep myself.” He said smiling, “You guys
have a good time.” I frowned a little, my dad was never one to be in bed early
or to willingly stay home doing nothing. Something wasn’t right. Just as I started
to worry and was about to open my mouth to say something cay flung a carrot
across the table and brought everyone’s attention to her as she started
cracking up.

“I’ll text my friends and let them know about tonight, maybe
they’ll come out too.” I mentioned, after the laughter died down and everyone
was back to stuffing their faces.

“Pretty friends I hope,” Joe said laughing at me when I
rolled my eyes. I know he’s just teasing but if all my brothers’ friends were
off limit, why weren’t mine. Talk about unfair! I cleared my plate from the
table and grabbed my phone texting the group.

My brothers are in town for the
weekend. Bar crawl downtown? Come! Can meet up at my house around 930 and then
head down! I miss you girls!

It had only been a week since I had last seen the girls,
partially because I was busy with work and Cole, but I had missed them. I
couldn’t wait to fill them in on Cole tonight! Almost instantly I got a reply
from Sky and Lauren.

Lauren: I will be there! See you then J

Sky: Me and Tom will meet you guys down at the bar! Citrus first?

I had to admit, Tom coming out made me feel a little sad
that Cole couldn’t, seeing that they were close. But I was looking forward to a
night out with my brothers and girlfriends so I couldn’t wait either way.

Me: Citrus is perfect to start, see you
there Sky. Lauren I’ll see you here in a little bit.

I helped clean off the table with Jake and Annie as Joe
washed up Cay for bed, then rushed off to change around 8. I showered and
changed into tight pink jeans with a black strapless tube top tucked in (if you
couldn’t already tell I owned about a million black tube tops and practically
only wore those). I slipped into black wedges and curled my hair big, putting
on a little extra eye makeup. Around nine I headed downstairs and sat with my
dad until Lauren showed up. After introducing her to my dad, the five of us
headed out to my car. Luckily we had Annie, who couldn’t drink but served as a
very reliable designated driver! I showed her where to go and a few minutes
later we were squeezing into a bar down town, Citrus.

“I'll get us drinks, you guys find a table!” Joe yelled, as
he and Jake made their way to the bar. Lauren, Annie and I made our way through
the bar until we luckily found a table with six chairs. One less then needed
but it was as good as it was going to get tonight. After sitting down I scanned
the bar, waving when Sky and Tom walked in. I smiled, wishing Cole was there as
they took their seats at the table.

“Tom, this is Lauren, Jess, and….”

“Annie,” I added, forgetting they hadn’t met yet, and
introducing her to everyone. “Nice to see you again,” I added smiling.

“Ahhh the reason my roommate has been missing,” he said
laughing. “I’m sure he will be jealous when he finds out I was with you tonight!”
he shouted over the music.

I blushed and shrugged, laughing along with him.

A few minutes later Joe and Jake carried our drinks to the
table setting them down, and taking seats. Annie sitting on Jakes lap so
everyone was able to sit.

After a few drinks we decided to make our way down the
street a little to another bar to get drinks and appetizers, hopeful that it wouldn’t
be as crowded since it was more of a restaurant type scene. After getting a
table and ordering I excused myself to go to the bathroom.

I pushed through the crowd, finally making my way to the
single stall bathroom line which seemed to be taking forever. After seriously considering
ducking into the men’s bathroom it was finally my turn. After holding my breath
(public bathrooms…EW) and peeing, I washed my hands and pulled the door open,
looking down to fix my shirt that was tucked in twisted. Just as was finished
fixing it I bumped into someone and started to trip. The hand that wrapped
around my back to steady me felt familiar and I gulped as I looked up, knowing
my cheeks were already bright red.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, my eyes locked
with Andrew’s.

3 comments:

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